Patient's question:
Recently, for some reason, I've been having high fever that doesn't go down. The hospital said it's a viral infection. What kind of infectious disease did I get? How long after an injury should I get a tetanus shot?Doctor's answer:
Generally, within 24 hours after an injury, it is necessary to have prompt administration of tetanus antitoxin or immunoglobulin. The earlier the anesthesia is administered within this period, the better the effect. Therefore, after an injury, one should promptly go to the hospital for tetanus vaccination and ensure proper wound debridement, sterilization, and wound care training. If, for certain reasons, the anesthesia is not administered, it remains effective as long as it is given before the onset of symptoms.